23 Reviews of Crock Pot Lentil and Apricot Soup

From: yogi

On Jan 24, 2003

Delicious! I wasn't sure about the AUTO setting, so cooked mine on high 4 to 5 hours. The lentils were soft and the apricots did seem to disappear. The consistency was pretty thick, almost like a stew, but I prefer that anyway(more stays on my spoon:^) Loved the mix of spices and the turmeric gave it a nice color. This was super easy. I'll be sure to make it often.

From: canarygirl

On Feb 2, 2003

Very good! I did throw in a few extra veggies. I didn't have time for the crockpot, so I did it on the stove. Stovetop took about 3 hours start to finish. I brought the lentils to a boil, and let cook about an 1 hour over med-high heat, covered, then lowered to low for another 2 hours, covered. Great recipe!

From: Suppen-Kaspar

On Jul 28, 2007

I did have to add some honey, because I really could not taste the apricots and I already had doubled them. Maybe I'll add an apricot preserve next time instead. I did reduce the cumin by half, because it's one of my less favorite spices. Forgot the cilantro, even though I had it in the fridge. Still came out pretty good! I can also see some cut-up hot dogs added (I am no vegan nor vegetarian). Should freeze well, too. It's a keeper!

From: bobo3039

On Oct 21, 2007

Wow. This soup was so good! Loved all the spices and didn't feel it needed anything else. I did saute the onions before adding to the crockpot as I didn't want them crunchy, but that may not have been necessary.

From: Golden Mushroom

On May 6, 2008

This is pretty good. The apricots did dissolve in mine, and I couldn't exactly taste them in the finished product but I think they lent a hint of sweetness. It was easy enough to make, but my crock pot doesn't have an auto setting. I cooked it on high about 5 hours, trying to get the onions to soften. I think next time I'd fry them in a little oil before adding to the crock pot to enhance their flavor and texture. It smelled wonderful while cooking.

From: Yonah

On Jan 4, 2006

Made this yesterday and we loved it. It is so very easy--but I think I cooked it longer than 8 hours in the crockpot. I cheated and tasted it before it was done and decided there wasn't quite enough flavor so I increased the red pepper, cumin and coriander and added more lemon juice. Delicious and filling---an easy dinner. The coriander leaves made a nice garnish. Thanks for the recipe--we will be having it often.

From: Julie Johnson

On Feb 15, 2006

Very, very good! My meat & potato loving DH has been asking for a bowl of this every day. I doubled the recipe and didn't add the oil because I used chicken stock instead. I cooked it all day the in crockpot and the house smelled amazing! Thank you for this delicious, healthy recipe!

From: Domina

On Mar 1, 2004

Absolutely gorgeous - I made it on the stovetop, as I wanted to make it for dinner tonight. Ingredients as stated, simmered for about an hour or so - turns more or less into stew.

From: jenna sais quoi

On Sep 15, 2004

Really, really good and filling! I whipped this up in the crockpot (low, 8 hours). I added fresh spinach towards the end, and served it over whole wheat couscous.

From: Donut Chef

On Jul 18, 2007

I had to do a few substitutions based on what I had in the house (brown lentils for red, no turmeric, powdered ginger for fresh, etc.). Very tasty.